The ruling comes shortly after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar called for Mr El-Rufai’s release to enable him to celebrate Eid at home.
In the first quarter of 2026, scores of Nigerians in the diaspora were caught in the web of crimes.
The Nigerian Navy dismantled an illegally reconstructed refining cluster along the Rivers–Bayelsa border, recovering about 8,500 litres of suspected petroleum products.
He said the opioids included pentazocine and promethazine injections, and tramadol capsules.
The Gazette investigation revealed that Mr Mahmud presented a forged age certificate declaration when he submitted his form to the APC screening committee.
Mr Akpanudom reiterated that unprofessional acts would not be tolerated and would attract appropriate disciplinary measures.
Ms Nkiruka was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six million naira).
The police have dismissed officers John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu and Anele Ikechukwu for armed robbery and kidnapping.
Ms Williamson conspired with others to steal about $225,000 in funds from a dormant political campaign and funnel it to Mr McCluskie for his personal use.
Abdoul Issaka Assimiou, 37, of Cleveland, Ohio, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy and is awaiting sentencing.
